Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
1994.5-1997 7.3L Powerstroke OBS Fuel Bowl Leaks: Diagnosis and Repair
Sep 17th 2026
Diesel in the valley of an OBS 7.3L doesn't automatically mean the fuel bowl is leaking. Unlike the later Super Duty, the OBS uses a two-stage mechanical fuel pump in the engine valley, along with sev
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OEM 7.3 Powerstroke Fuel Filters for 1994-2003
Sep 16th 2026
The 7.3 Powerstroke fuel filter is one of the cheapest parts on the truck, but it protects one of the most expensive systems. A restricted or poor-quality filter can reduce fuel pressure, cause rough
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6.0L Powerstroke IPR Problems: Symptoms, Codes, and Diagnosis
Sep 11th 2026
The IPR is one of the main players in the 6.0L Powerstroke high-pressure oil system, and even though they're very commonly replaced, they're actually very robust parts. Proper diag is often skipped wh
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6.0L Powerstroke EGR Cooler Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Sep 8th 2026
The 6.0L Powerstroke EGR cooler has a bad reputation, but the cooler itself is not always where the problem starts. In a lot of cases, the real failure begins with a restricted engine oil cooler. Due
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Riffraff Diesel Turbo Inlet Hose for 1999-2003 7.3 Powerstroke Econoline
Sep 4th 2026
The 7.3 Powerstroke Econoline turbo inlet hose is specific to the van only. The E-Series intake layout is different from an F-Series truck, and the hose shape is different too. Riffraff’s replac
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